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Page 28 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 SHEEL YHELBLB SHOPPER ELBY NEIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR HOPPER&IN NFO Parkinson Support Group, Neal Sr. Center A Parkinson Support Group Meeting will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Neal Sr. Center, 100 Harris Dr., Shelby. Sgl. Doug Murphy 704-487-8822. Piecemakers Quilt Guild Piecemakers Quilt Guild meets the fi rst Wednesday of each month from 10AM - 12PM at the Lincoln County Senior Center, Lincoln Campus of Gaston College, 511 Aspen Street, Lincolnton, room 319. They teach and encourage those interested in the art of quilting. Visitors and new members are welcome. The meeting will be in the multipurpose room in The Senior Center. Information: Tony Darr 704-439-6532. Solid Rock Garden, Lawndale Solid Rock Community garden in Lawndale will have regular work nights on Monday evenings at 6:30 pm, now through the summer months. If you enjoy gardening and want to help grow nutritious food for our neighbors - please join us. We will meet at the garden which is located on the grounds of the Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad in Lawndale. For more information send an email to solidrockgarden@gmail.com or come to the garden! Solid Rock Garden the fi rst Friday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Golden Corral in Shelby. All new members are welcome. Bring your single friends or come alone, have dinner and meet new friends. Planning new adventures at each meeting. You may contact Susan at 828-453-0404 for more info. Singles Dinner Club, Shelby Singles Dinner Club (ages 45 and up) will meet The Kings Mountain Historical Museum's Latest Exhibit Latest Exhibit, Go Tell It on the Mountain: The Churches of Kings Mountain, NC will be on display until September 8, 2012 . The exhibit brings together artifacts and photographs from several of the area churches, chronicling the growth of organized religion in the area. The exhibit will be on display at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum (100 E. Mountain Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086), Tuesday - Saturday, 10AM - 4PM. For more information please call the Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 704-739-1019 or visit us online at www.kingsmountianmuseum.org, Facebook, or twitter. The Kings Mountain Historical Museum's The Kings Mountain Historical Museum will once again host their Annual Reverse Raffl e & Auctions at the American Legion, 155 York Road, Kings Mountain starting at 6pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012. New this year, the event will include live entertainment by the local music group, Harvest. Tickets cost $100 for 2 people, includes dinner and a chance to win the grand prize of $10,000. Every 10th ticket drawn will win a door prize. All paid ticket holders are eligible and need not be present to win. Funds generated from this event go towards supporting the Museum's mission of informing the public of the history of the City of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the collection in which we have been entrusted. To fi nd out more about the event, please visit the Reverse Raffl e & Auctions page on the Museum's website www.kingsmountainmuseum.org and Facebook page, or call 704-739-1019. Mental Health Association Support Groups The Mental Health Association in Cleveland County sponsors a Support Group for Survivors of Suicide. It meets the last Tuesday of every month, 11:30am - 1:30 pm at the Cleveland Memorial Library. This support group offers support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. All members of the group, including the facilitator, have experienced this unique loss. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@ clevelandcountymha.org. Family-to-Family Caregiver Support Group, meets every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Cleveland County Red Cross (1333 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150) Co-sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Cleveland County and NAMI Rutherford/Cleveland, this support group offers a safe space for close relatives of persons suffering from a severe mental illness to share their experience with others in a similar situation. For details, contact the Mental Health Association at 704-481-8637 or mha@ clevelandcountymha.org The Shelby Lions Club The Shelby Lions Club has made changes in its meeting schedule. The fi rst Tuesday of each month will be a business meeting held at the Lions Senior Village on North Morgan Street. The regular membership meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at Deerbrook Country Club. Shelby Lions are making this change to encourage local residents to take a look at the club and consider getting involved. Shelby Lions are active in the community and offer fellowship and fun to members. The meeting schedule change will help us to keep our membership dues low, reduce the monthly meeting time, and still offer the fellowship and community involvement that many are looking for. To learn more about Shelby Lions, contact Lion Dave Titus, Membership Chairperson, at 704-406-9331. Wednesday, September 12 - The Shelby Lions Club will be distributing USDA Commodities at the Cleveland County Fair Grounds. Those who wish to come to fairground and fi ll out an application will only need some identifi cation and must live in Cleveland County. If a person is unable to come in person, they may send a note with the number in the family, their address and their whole family income, signed by them. The distribution is based on the number in the family and the income. Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Pregnancy Resource Center, Cleveland Co. Pregnancy Resource Center of Cleveland County's Annual "Walk for Life" will be on Saturday, September 8, 9:30 am. The event takes place at Bethel Baptist Church, 606 S. DeKalb Street, Shelby. There will be games and special activities for the kids, Christian music, and free food and drinks for those who participate. This event allows individuals, families and churches within the community to participate in the Life saving work of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Cleveland County. All monies raised go to fund the mission, vision and goals of the Center. It is not too late to get involved. Contact 704-487-4357 to get information on how to participate. Or Visit their website at www.prccc.org. NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland The National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland is offering a free, 6-week family education course called Family-to- Family. The six (5 hour) classes are once a week and begin on Sunday, September 9, from 1:00-5:45 pm, at The United Way of Rutherford County, 668 Withrow Road, Forest City, NC. Persons who will benefi t the most are the parents, grandparents, spouses, siblings and adult children of someone they love who is suffering with one or more of these illnesses: Depression (unipolar); Bipolar (manic depression); Schizophrenia; Schizoaffective disorder; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); Co-occurring Brain Disorder and Addictive Disorders. Over 260,000 people have taken this course in the United States, Canada, Italy and Mexico. Register now, classes are limited to 15 people. Please call Betty Frye: 704-434-5166, 704-583-0845 or 704-300-4156. Hospice Cleveland County Upcoming Events "Refl ections" Sharing group, a grief sharing group that meets for six weeks will hold their 6th meeting on Tuesday, September 11, at 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building. There is no cost and is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Memory Bear Workshop - Participants will have the opportunity to make a teddy bear out of a loved one's shirt or other article of clothing. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Thursday, September 6 & Tuesday, October 23, 9:00am - Noon or 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building Rib Sale - Saturday, September 15, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 East Marion Street, Shelby. Vendor Booths: 11am - 5pm (Vendor applications available online at: www.hospicecares.cc) Rib Pick-up: 2pm - 6pm $20 Per Rack, by order only while supplies last! Ribs prepared by Skip Warrick. Order options: Hot & Now or Vacuum Sealed & Frozen. To order call: 704-487-0800 ext. 285. *Ribs not picked up by 6:00pm will be sold. Volunteers needed at special events! Please call 704-487-4677 ext. 168 Camp Mostly Smiles - This is a one-day retreat for children ages 6 – 16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Participants will have the opportunity to express their grief through writing, crafts, play activities and group discussions. Professionals who are trained in grief and loss will facilitate the retreat. Please RSVP to ext. 166 if you plan to attend. Saturday, November 3, 9:00am - 3:00pm, Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building South Mountains State Park Connelly Springs South Mountains State Park will be having the following Upcoming Environmental Programs: Saturday, September 8 - "Bats" - Are bats blind? Do they fl y into your hair? Do they turn into vampires? Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 11:00 am to learn some Bat facts and have an opportunity to view some Bats. Saturday, September 8 - "Box Turtles" - Want to learn more about North Carolina's state reptile? If so, join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm and participate in a statewide turtle study as you search for box turtles. This program includes indoor & outdoor activities. Sunday, September 9 - "Black Bears: Majestic Creatures of the Wild" - How dangerous are black bears? Can we coexist? Why are black bears so unique? What should I do if I see a black bear? The program will begin at 2:00 pm in the Visitor Center. Saturday, September 15 - "South Mountains State Park: The Past, the Present, and the Future". Join Ranger Waltz at the Visitor Center at 11:00 pm for an informative presentation on the history and resources that have shaped South Mountains into the largest state park in North Carolina. Saturday, September 15 - "Skulls and Skins" - Look for a Park Ranger and his interesting display of skulls and skins at the Visitor Center. Drop by between 2:00 –3:00 and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home. Sunday, September 16 - "Nature Detective". Hey kids, put your detec- tive skills to work as you search for evidence of wildlife in their natural environment. Join a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm for this one hour program. Saturday, September 22 - "10th Annual Nature Day". Join us from 11:00-4:00 for the 10th Annual Nature Day at the park. A variety of programs, exhibits, hikes and music are scheduled for your enjoyment. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Contact the park offi ce for more information at (828) 433-4772. Sunday, September 23 - "The Roles and Responsibilities of an NC State Ranger". What does a Park Ranger do on a day to day basis? Meet in the Visitor Center auditorium. At 2:00 pm. South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18. We welcome the community to join us for our monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park offi ce at (828) 433-4772 for more information. Camp Call Masonic Lodge, Shelby Camp Call Masonic Lodge, Hwy. 226 North of Shelby, NC is having their 50th Annual BBQ, Saturday, September 15, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Adults $10.00, Child $6.00, under 6 free. Eat in or carry out. Everyone welcome. Mauney Memorial Library, Kings Mountain Mauney Memorial Library in Kings Mountain will be having free computer classes at 100 South Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain. The dates for the classes are: Email - Tuesday, September 11; Intro to Computer - Thursday, Sept. 13; Internet - Tuesday, Sept. 18; Resume - Thursday, September 20; Computers - Tuesday, Sept. 25. All classes will be from 3:30-5:00. For more information or to register: call 704-739-2371 main desk. Must pre-register. NAMI Rutherford-Cleveland Free Course Offers Help for Families of Mentally Ill. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI Rutherford- Cleveland is offering a FREE 6-week family education course. The six (5 hour) classes are once a week and begin on Sunday, September 9, from 1:00–5:45pm at The United Way of Rutherford County, 668 Withrow Road, Forest City, NC. Forest City – A spouse is in and out of mental hospitals suffering from Schizophrenia. A grown child returns home to live with his/her parents because manic depression does not allow him to function in society. A young daughter is diagnosed as suffering with major depression. Where do families turn when they are faced with the problems that come when dealing with a close family member suffering with a mental illness on a daily basis? Persons who will benefit most are the parents, grandparents, spouses, siblings and adult children of someone they love who is suffering with one or more of these illnesses: Depression (unipolar); Bipolar (manic depression); Schizophrenia; Schizoaffective disorder; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); Co-occurring Brain Disorder and Addictive Disorders. Over 260,000 people have taken this course in the United States, Canada, Italy and Mexico. Register now, classes are limited to 15 people. Please call Betty Frye: 704-434-5166 or 704-583-0845. Cleveland County Womens Show Infinity Media is delighted to present the September 15th 11am - 5pm, LeGrand Center at CCC "The Ultimate Girl's Day Out". Sponsored by: Carolinas Healthcare System, YMCA, Bayada Home Health Care, Keeter Ford Lincoln Roush, CWT Magazine. Go to ClevelandWomensShow.com for details or call 704-904-6297. Cherryville Little Theatre, Cherryville "Cherryville Little Theatre presents Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (A non-musical Comedy) Closed Auditions: Monday and Tuesday nights, September 17-18, 6:00 pm Cast Size: 11; Age Range: 14-20 yrs old; Performance Dates: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, December 6-8, 7:00 pm, Sunday Matinee, December 9, 3:00 pm. If interested, contact Connie Fox or Page Thompson for more info concerning audition preparation. Connie Fox: conniefox@ carolina.rr.com; Page Thompson: Thompson_page@yahoo.com" Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association, 1017 N. Washington Street, Shelby, will hold the following events: Paul Porter Memorial Golf Tournament will be held September 19 at Deer Brook Golf Club. 1PM Shotgun start. 4 man teams. $60 per player. We are taking hole sponsorships for $100 each. For more information call 704-481-9535 or email michelleckrka@aol.com. Door prizes will be awarded. 21 6:00 - 9:30 PM. "His Glory" and "Harmony of Hope" will be singing. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Cleveland Pines Nursing Center, Shelby Cleveland Pines Nursing Center, 1404 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, will be having their 2012 September Fest, Saturday, September 29, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Yard Sale! Hot Dog Sale! Family Council Bake Sale! Popcorn & Slushies! Carter Clown Family! South Mountain Bluegrass Band. Vendors: Fabulous and Funky Finds, Monogrammed Gifts; Terry Hartley Fishing Lures; Crochet Items; Handmade Jewelry; Handmade Jewelry from "Brazil"; "The Alabaster Jar" all natural handmade soaps, deodorant, body butter. The Festival will be held in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association Mini-Memory Walk. Proceeds will go to the Resident Activity Fund Crest High School Class of 1982, Shelby Crest High School, Class of 1982, Shelby will be having their High School Reunion. Friday: October 12, 2012 - Alumni Family & Friends come watch the CHS Home Football Game (Class of 82 will be rec- ognized) Crest vs. Hunter Huss 7:30 PM Crest High School Football Stadium. More details to follow about meeting place and section to sit in. Saturday: October 13, 2012 - CHS Class of 1982...Taking back "Old School". Where: Owl's Eye Vineyard & Winery, 1414 Metcalf Rd Shelby NC 28150. www.owlseyevineyard.com. 6:30 pm Registration & social hour, with hors d'oeuvres served, Corn hole on the patio (weather permitting). Cash Bar: Wine and Beer available. 8:00 pm Group photo will be taken promptly at 8 pm and Memorial Service immediately after. Please plan to arrive prior to the group photo time. Dance begins at 8:15 - 11:30. Late night snack bar and S'mores station,10pm - 11pm. Dress: Casual/Dressy. Cost: $35 person (payment received after September 10, 2012 will increase to $45 person). Mail payment with your name (Ladies include maiden name) and guest/spouse name to: Crest Class of 1982, c/o Jan Blanton, 1200 Washburn Switch Rd, Shelby, NC 28150. Gospel Singing at Second Baptist Church in Shelby on September www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, September 6-September 12, 2012